CAI-CLAC Virtual Legislative Week at the Capitol

Each year, California Community Association (CAI) members visit Sacramento to educate legislators on current issues affecting California’s 55,000 community associations. With COVID-19 and in person events continuing to be a concern, your CAI-California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC) has an exciting four (4) day virtual CAI-CLAC Legislative Week at the Capitol planned for all CAI California members. 

Attendees can join virtual briefing sessions with CAI-CLACs lobbyist, Louie Brown, to learn what new changes are on the horizon. Legislative visits will be held individually with all eight CAI California Chapters and their local legislators.

These virtual visits are more important now than ever – and can be done in the comfort of your home or office. Come help us educate legislators, seek support for specific bills, and connect with your industry peers.

We’re looking forward to growing the event through this new virtual capability and strengthening our common legislative efforts for California community associations. Registration is complimentary! Please join us and save your ‘seat’ today. 

Thank You for Attending! 

“While we will miss coming together in person, we can still come together to make a difference. Now is the time to get involved. We hope to see you there!”
– Jeff Beaumont, Esq., CCAL, CAI-CLAC Chair

Thank you to our Sponsors!

CAI-CLAC Virtual Legislative Week at the Capitol Schedule

April 2021

Monday, April 12

8:30 a.m. | Zoom Check-In and Networking: Including Zoom Tips and Tricks

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Orientation & How a Bill Becomes Law (recommended for first timers)

Hosted by CAI-CLAC Legislative Co-Chairs, this insightful presentation reminds attendees “How a Bill Becomes Law.” All attendees are encouraged to attend. 

9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Keynote Speaker

Speakers in the past have included representatives from CAI National and/or legislators that made a significant impact on HOA legislation. 

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Brief Break: Stretch Yours Legs, Grab a Fresh Cup of Coffee or Check with Your Team at Your Office 

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Bill Discussion and Strategy with CAI-CLAC’s Legislative Team

This presentation is a must-attend for anyone planning to meet virtually with legislators. This portion will be led by CAI-CLAC’s Advocate Louie Brown, Task-Force Leaders, and members of the CAI-CLAC Executive Committee.  We will discuss what bills are on the forefront, CAI-CLAC’s position, and strategies on how to approach legislators and their staff. 

CAI California Local Legislative Virtual Chapter Visits will each start with an introduction session. CAI Advocate, Louie Brown, will announce which legislators’ attendees will meet with, who your team leader/s will be and share any last-minute talking points to discuss with your local legislators or staff.  Our goal is for each chapter to meet with two (2) to three (3) legislators during your scheduled session time. 

Attendees are not required to attend all eight (8) chapter meetings, however, are welcome to do so. If you are not able to participate at your local chapter’s virtual event, feel free to pre-register for a meeting time that works best for you. 

12:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. California North Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting

2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Bay Area/Central California Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting

Tuesday, April 13

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Channel Islands Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting

12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Coachella Valley Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Greater Inland Empire Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting

Wednesday, April 14

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Greater Los Angeles Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting

12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Orange County Regional Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. San Diego Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting

Thursday, April 15

8:30 a.m. | Zoom Check-In and Networking, including Zoom Tips and Tricks

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting Debriefs

CAI-CLAC Advocate, Louie Brown, will call on an attendee or two from each chapter virtual meeting to summarize their virtual legislative visits. This debrief is extremely important and very insightful. The CAI-CLAC team utilizes feedback from our attendees to further strategize and plan next steps in our advocacy efforts. CAI-CLAC values your input!

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | CAI-CLAC 2020 Volunteer Awards

Join us in honoring CAI California Chapters and members who made notable impacts in the unprecedented year of 2020.

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | CAI National Legislative Update with Q&A

Presented by Dawn Bauman, CAE, CAI National Senior Vice President of Government Affairs.